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LR08 WFE

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,409 mi
Last recorded118,409 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 WFE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 118,409 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 118,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,352 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 66,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,492 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2017 57,484 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,072 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,785 miles

No rear seats present during test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 42,785 miles

No rear seats present during test

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement pads (pair) (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 34,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 22,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 19,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adv-slight front brake disc corrosion.

Fail 21 May 2011 19,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adv-slight front brake disc corrosion.

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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LR08 WFE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 86,089 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 WFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR08 WFE registered?

LR08 WFE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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